Chery, BYD, SAIC and others accelerate solid-state battery development as 'vehicle integration' speeds up

Development efforts on solid-state batteries by multiple Chinese automakers are accelerating. On October 12, a Chery representative confirmed that the company's Battery Business Division is steadily advancing its solid-state battery R&D. On October 8, Chery announced a series of procurement projects for 2026 solid-state battery equipment, covering core areas such as R&D, manufacturing, and testing. Not only Chery, but also BYD, SAIC Motor, Dongfeng Motor and other major domestic automakers with new energy vehicle businesses are recently intensifying their solid-state battery R&D work. Industry experts say that bringing solid-state batteries to vehicles is one of the main directions for global automotive electrification and a key battleground. With the upgrading competition in the new energy vehicle industry, it can be foreseen that major Chinese automakers will soon launch their own solid-state battery models, while domestic battery supply chain enterprises will welcome new industry opportunities.